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as in harem
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Recent Examples of seraglio
Despite Miller’s visual panache — when’s the last time a seraglio was depicted on the big screen? — these anecdotes are ultimately as unsatisfying as Campion’s Dog.
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Armond White, National Review, 7 Sep. 2022
The film, which was to be called In the Sultan’s Power, involved a dashing American traveler who rescues a young Frenchwoman from the seraglio of a diabolical Turkish nobleman.
—Longreads, 15 May 2018
Armond White, National Review, 7 Sep. 2022
The film, which was to be called In the Sultan’s Power, involved a dashing American traveler who rescues a young Frenchwoman from the seraglio of a diabolical Turkish nobleman.
—Longreads, 15 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seraglio
Noun
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Of course, Grant got to know plenty of women before narrowing his harem down to 18.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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And maybe there will be another old gobbler and his harem, and the challenge of yet another spring hunt.—
Larry Dablemont,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Likewise, the elevator that helps tie the mansion together.—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2025
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There are hiking trails ranging from beginner-friendly to near-vertical scrambles, Gilded Age mansions filled with rich history, contemporary art destinations, miles of pastoral farmland and charming small towns.—
Ingrid K. Williams,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Hawks Cay offers private tropical villas with full kitchens and private lanais overlooking the lagoon or the ocean, as well as more traditional resort rooms.—
Cynthia J Drake,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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Some live in rows of neat white apartment buildings whose one-bedroom units sell for around $45,000, while others occupy lavish villas.—
Erika Page,
Christian Science Monitor,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The resort's location is a perfect jumping off point for exploring Bavaria’s beautiful lakes, small towns, and castles.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2025
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The game’s setting defies traditional period adaptation, taking place in a surreal version of the 1990s where castles loom over brutalist architecture and corporate high-rises sit alongside industrial ruins.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Seraglio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seraglio. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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